From iconic championship links to stunning parkland layouts, County Down is a golfer's paradise with its scenic landscapes and temperate climate. Discover some of the best golf courses in Northern Ireland.
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Conveniently located across from Clandeboye Lodge, Blackwood Golf Centre features a Championship and Par 3 course, a Toptracer Powered driving range and a putting green. Golfers can enjoy views of Clandeboye Estate and Helen's Tower.
Distance from hotel: 0.6 miles | 2 minute drive
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Nestled in the scenic woodlands of the Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, this golf course a true hidden gem. It offers two courses, both ranked by Golf World Top 100 Ireland Courses, offering breathtaking views across Belfast Lough.
Distance from hotel: 4 miles | 9 minute drive
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As Ireland's first municipal golf club, established in 1927, Carnalea Golf Club combines rolling hills with beautiful seaside vistas. Adding to its unique charm, the Bangor to Belfast rail line divides the course into two unique sections.
Distance from hotel: 3 miles | 6 minute drive
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Experience the captivating beauty at one of the most picturesque golf courses in Northern Ireland. Its unique setting, bordered by woodlands, Crawfordsburn Country Park and the scenic Helen’s Bay beach, provides unparalleled views.
Distance from hotel: 3 miles | 7 minute drive
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Ireland's oldest golf club and a standout among Northern Ireland's best golf courses, this Harry S. Colt-designed course offers golfers spectacular views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim Plateau.
Distance from hotel: 4.5 miles | 8 minute drive
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This parkland golf course located in the heart of Bangor provides golfers with breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. For an added reward, ascend the 4th hole's summit on a clear day to witness the iconic Scottish coast.
Distance from hotel: 4.3 miles | 10 minute drive
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The renowned home course of golf legend Rory McIlroy, Holywood Golf Course offers inland holes winding through hilly terrain, while the back nine unfold with coastal views. This course also features a golf simulator with Trackman technology.
Distance from hotel: 6.4 miles | 12 minute drive
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Voted Best Hidden Gem in Ulster, Scrabo Golf Club sits 500ft above sea level overlooking Strangford Lough and set in the shadow of the famous Scrabo Tower.
Distance from hotel: 5.4 miles | 12 minute drive
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This 18 hole course par 71 is situated on the North Down Coast, at the mouth of Belfast Lough, with stunning views across to the Copeland Islands.
Distance from hotel: 9.4 miles | 16 minute drive
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Frequently ranked as one of the best golf courses in the world, this naturally breathtaking course offers panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea. The course is praised for its natural flow and routing.
Distance from hotel: 35.7 miles | 1 hour drive
